When Your Association Raises Dues, Make Sure the Math Works

duesA common challenge your chamber of commerce, trade association or other group may face is determining the benefits that are included in membership or at each membership level.

It can be a combination of art and science to figure out the appropriate fee. For example, you can offer dozens of benefits, but if prospective or current members feel the fee is too high, they won’t join or renew regardless.

Continue reading “When Your Association Raises Dues, Make Sure the Math Works”

Three Things to Avoid That Can Help Overcome Opposition for Your Proposed Data Center

data centerINTRODUCTION

In the past year, there has been rampant opposition to the proposed development of data centers across the country. One study found that $18 billion of data center projects were blocked, and it’s happening in both red and blue states.

Reasons for community pushback include rising electricity rates, energy and water requirements, tax breaks for developers and lack of jobs that are created, according to an article by The Harvard Gazette. In addition, opposition is becoming more and more organized.

Here is what you should avoid doing to improve the chances of overcoming NIMBYism and misinformation for your proposed data center:

Continue reading “Three Things to Avoid That Can Help Overcome Opposition for Your Proposed Data Center”